User Reviews

Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment: I have been on various varieties of ADD meds. This one, my Generic LA Ritalin seems to be not nearly as effective as was my brand Concerta LA (it was far too expensive for me}.I don't know what an average dose is but 2 #20's in Am AND 1 #20 mid afternoon doesn't cut it. I was told originally to take all 3 in the AM. This doesn't work for me, but don't know what to do. Also, s
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Comment:I have been on various varieties of ADD meds. This one, my Generic LA Ritalin seems to be not nearly as effective as was my brand Concerta LA (it was far too expensive for me}.I don't know what an average dose is but 2 #20's in Am AND 1 #20 mid afternoon doesn't cut it. I was told originally to take all 3 in the AM. This doesn't work for me, but don't know what to do. Also, sometimes it says Methefenadate and sometimes Methalyn! What's the difference?Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: pspalding, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment: It certainly does give me the concentration boost I need and I enjoy several hours of complete clarity. Sustained release however it is not! It is a quick hit for a few hours and that's it. It cost more that the regular Ritalin but no additional benefits in my opinion

Comment:It certainly does give me the concentration boost I need and I enjoy several hours of complete clarity. Sustained release however it is not! It is a quick hit for a few hours and that's it. It cost more that the regular Ritalin but no additional benefits in my opinionHide Full Comment

Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment: have to take doses at regular intervals during the day previously taking quick release that wore off to quickly what are the long term effects. if taking med for extended period of time. years

Comment:have to take doses at regular intervals during the day previously taking quick release that wore off to quickly what are the long term effects. if taking med for extended period of time. yearsHide Full Comment

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